September 2019

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to get 1st medical device manufacturing park   The state is all set to have north India’s first medical equipment manufacturing and testing park. In a major boost to the healthcare sector, State Industrial Development Corporation of UttarakhandLimited (SIDCUL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalam Institue of Health Technology (KIHT) … Read more 01-02.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Two ‘Umbrella Acts’ for varsities in U’khand   The higher education department is now planning to bring two separate ‘Umbrella Acts’ for the universities of the State. Now, separate Acts for Government and private universities would be brought.   Earlier, the department had intended to set up one common Umbrella act which would … Read more 21.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand Industrial Summit to be held in Haridwar   In a bid attract industrialists to the Himalayan state, Uttarakhand government is set to hold a two-day Uttarakhand Industrial Summit at Haridwar from September 27. The summit will be held in a joint venture with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Industrial Summit 2019 is in line … Read more 25.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand wins big at national badminton tournament   Uttarakhand youngsters delivered an impressive performance at the All India Sub-Junior Badminton Tournament in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur. The state bagged seven medals in the event.   Ansh Negi from Dehradun emerged the top performer, with a gold each in Boys Under-13 Singles and Doubles events.     INTERNATIONAL ADB sharply cuts … Read more 28.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   50% subsidy to buses on contract with UTC: CM   A subsidy of 50 per cent will be granted for buses on contract with the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation.   This will facilitate jobs for the unemployed and also decrease the load on the Government. The efforts of the Government are aimed at curtailing … Read more 24.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   A documentary film based on the life of Uttarakhand farmer nominated for Oscars   A documentary film based on life of a Uttarakhand farmer has been nominated for Oscars.   The documentary film named Moti Bagh is based on the life of Vidyadutt, a farmer living in Pauri Garhwal region of the state. … Read more 18.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·         In a 1st, government OKs cannabis research in UP & Uttarakhand ð  The narcotics department within the revenue wing of the Union finance ministry has sanctioned a research and development (R&D) project on cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – two unique natural compounds found in cannabis. Now, cannabis, commonly known as ganja, will … Read more 10.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to spearhead national action plan to mitigate human-wildlife conflict   To combat rising incidences of human-wildlife conflict in the country, Uttarakhand will be hosting a national meeting at Rishikesh this week which will be attended by top wildlife experts and chief wildlife wardens from across the country. The meeting which will be first of … Read more 15-16.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   State to give subsidy to helicopter services, Centre to build heliports   In an effort to strengthen the state’s helicopter industry, the government has decided to provide subsidy to helicopter companies. The subsidy will be in addition to the ones given by the central government.     The state government will provide subsidies … Read more 12.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

  UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand high court allows those with more than 2 kids to contest panchayat polls   Uttarakhand high court (HC) on Thursday gave a major relief to those aspiring to contest the panchayat polls scheduled to be held in the state next month, by allowing those with more than two children (who had earlier been debarred through … Read more 22-23.09.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs